Respiratory Therapist - UPMC Washington

UPMC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

UPMC Washington seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support patient respiratory health and contribute to compassionate care and clinical innovation.

This role offers a generous sign-on bonus up to $20,000 with a 2-year commitment. Responsibilities include assessing patients, selecting therapies, operating ventilators, monitoring responses, and collaborating with physicians. Schedule features rotating days, weekends, and holidays with two 12-hour shift options.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC approved respiratory program.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• RRT or CRT NBRC certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Read prescription and review patient information to determine therapy needs.
• Determine inhalant administration methods per physician orders.
• Supervise students during training.
• Set up and operate ventilators and gas delivery systems.
• Monitor treatment parameters and adjust as needed.
• Evaluate medical orders for appropriateness.
• Observe patient responses; track vitals and ABGs.
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist breathing exercises.
• Consult with physicians on adverse reactions.

Skills

Critical care experience

Team coordination

Education

CoARC approved respiratory program

PA licensure as RCP

NBRC CRT/RRT certification

Job description

Are you passionate about helping others breathe easier and live healthier lives? Join our dynamic team as a Respiratory Therapist at UPMC Washington! We're looking for a dedicated professional who can bring a breath of fresh air to our patients and make a real difference in their respiratory health. If you're ready to inspire, care, and innovate, we want to hear from you!

This position is eligible for a generous Sign-On Bonus! UPMC is excited to offer up to a $20,000 Sign-on Bonus to eligible candidates (with a 2-year work commitment)! *Candidates will be hired into the appropriate title, pay range, and sign-on bonus based on qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication dosages.

• Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders

• Supervises students during training.

• Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.

• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.

• Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders.

• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.

• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.

• Consults with physician in the event of adverse reactions.

Preferred Experience: Critical care experience.

Schedule: Rotating days, weekends, and holidays. Rotating shifts include: 6:30AM-6:30PM and 6:30PM-6:30AM.

CRT:

• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required OR students who have received a temporary license are permitted to begin employment with approval from the Human Resources department along with their official transcripts.

• Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required.

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit.

• Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements

RRT:

• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.

• Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

• Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.Effective 11/1/2025, those practicing in New York with valid NY Respiratory Therapist license must also hold valid RRT certification.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

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